Mkpoikana Udoma
Port Harcourt — In a continued effort to empower young people in his constituency, the member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Unyime Idem, has dispatched the 12th batch of Akwa Ibom youths to China for specialized training.
The eight beneficiaries will participate in courses on Industry Development, Development and Application of Small Hydropower Standards, Vocational Training, and Poverty Reduction through Labour Transfer.
“This is in fulfilment of my commitment to train 100 youths to gain mastery of relevant skills for self-sufficiency and global competitiveness, as well as raise the next generation of leaders in Akwa Ibom State,” Idem said during the send-off ceremony.
He emphasized the importance of global exposure in shaping the future of young professionals.
“The world is a global village, so there’s need for them to be exposed to modern technology to be able to compete with their counterparts globally, so wherever they have an opportunity to work, they will not lag behind.”
Reflecting on his own journey, Idem added, “What is helping me today to do what I’m able to do and achieve is the level of training and exposure I’ve garnered over the years across the globe, and it is my desire that they will do better than me.”
He disclosed that the training would continue in phases until the target of 100 youths is reached, “I also intend that the training will be done periodically in order to achieve the 100 targeted number.”
Each participant received a letter titled “Letter of Nomination and Sponsorship to Training in China”, in which the lawmaker wrote: “As a participant in the training, you’re entitled to a travelling allowance, but beyond that, your experience there will put you on a pedestal to compete favourably with your counterparts across the globe.”
He urged the trainees to be worthy ambassadors, saying “I therefore advise you to be of good conduct as an ambassador of Akwa Ibom State and the country, Nigeria. I wish you a safe stay throughout the training period and journey mercies to and from China. Congratulations.”
The eight beneficiaries are Lady Victoria Monday Uko, Godwin Sampson Udobot, Nnimnobong Ukana Ibanga, Ettete Peter Obosi, Akainyene Paulinus Elijah, Nkom Brownson Ekpe, Wisdom Mfon Jackson, and Nseabasi Emmanuel Udomfu.
